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oncogene

/ˈɒŋ.kəʊ.dʒiːn/

Übersetzung: Ein Gen, das normale Zellen in Krebszellen umwandeln kann. Es entsteht meist durch Mutation oder Aktivierung eines Proto-Onkogens.

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noun

/ˈɒŋ.kəʊ.dʒiːn/C2formalmedical
  • deEin Gen, das normale Zellen in Krebszellen umwandeln kann. Es entsteht meist durch Mutation oder Aktivierung eines Proto-Onkogens.

A gene that has the potential to cause normal cells to transform into cancerous tumor cells.

  1. Cancer-causing geneC1formalmedical

    A gene that has the potential to cause cancer when mutated or expressed at high levels, transforming normal cells into malignant ones.

    deOnkogen

    • Mutations in the RAS oncogene are commonly found in many types of cancer.
    • Scientists are studying how the oncogene triggers uncontrolled cell growth.
    • The discovery of the first oncogene revolutionized cancer research.
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  • oncogenes plural form
  • oncogenes' possessive plural form
  • oncogene's possessive singular form